Facilities Assistant

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services is looking for a part-time Facilities Assistant to join their team at Franklyn Hospital in Exeter. The role includes cleaning, food service, and patient support activities, requiring QCF Level 2 qualifications and a commitment to quality care. This is an opportunity to support the well-being of patients in an inclusive and compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning services is required.
• Experience in catering services is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training for food service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties within the allocated department in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
• Assisting with food service and other patient support activities.
• Completing departmental paperwork as per instructions.

Skills

Moderate physical abilities

Food Service delivery

IT Skills

Education

QCF Level 2 in Hospitality/Cleaning & Support Services

Job description

Location: Exeter, EX2 9HS
Salary: £23615.00
Date posted: 1st July 2025
Closing date: 29th July 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time, 22.5 Hours per week, working 3 out of 5 weekday shifts, Facilities Assistant, based at Franklyn Hospital in Exeter.

The Post Holder will work within the Trusts two Older Peoples Mental Health Wards, within Franklyn Hospital, carrying out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service & other patient support activities.

Salary - £14501 per year, weekdays only.

If you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK you are advised to review the "Coming to work in the UK Visa Information" link in the supporting links section to ensure this role and your current circumstances meet the requirements for sponsorship

If you would like to discuss the certificate of sponsorship and whether your current circumstances meet the requirement for sponsorship you can email [e-mail] for further advice

Main duties of the job

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning duties within the allocated department of work & associated areas in accordance with the departmental cleaning schedule. National Cleaning Standards & including specialist cleaning as required by Infection Control.

2. Assist with Ad-Hoc light Portering duties.

3. Checking equipment to be used & displaying warning signs to comply with Health & Safety Regulations.

4. Ensuring correct Waste Segregation disposal procedures in accordance with Trust Policy.

5. Regeneration & serving of food , beverage preparation & associated duties.

6. Distribution & collection of linen to wards, & other associated laundry duties.

7. Completion of Trust & Departmental paperwork in accordance with standing instructions.

8. Assistance with Health, Safety, Hygiene & Monitoring checks/audits.

9. To observe Food Hygiene legislation, Hospital & Client Policies, & Procedures at all times, reporting any faults, defects or operational issues to the Supervisor/Manager/Client Representative.

10. Engagement with all Training programmes/courses relevant to the role.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job Purpose

The post holder will work within the Trusts various wards and departments to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service and other patient support activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• QCF Level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/Cleaning & Support Services, or willing to work towards achieving Qualification.
• Basic IT Skills.

Knowledge & Skills

• Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post.
• Food Service delivery of the meals to service users (obtained through training & good practice)
• Able to cope with sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Providing & receiving routine information, in writing & electronically to assist in understanding own job.
• Judgements involving straight forward facts or situations.
• Able to organise own day to day work task obtained through good practice.

Experience

• Experience in cleaning services.
• Experience in catering services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.